All about Antique : Antique treadle sewing machines

Antique treadle sewing machine both decorative and practical. Many of these old machines still work well so they can be used for its intended purpose.History pedal Machine

While sewing machines were invented in 1790 was not mass production to more than sixty years later. In the decade of the 1850 Singer developed a machine that moves the needle to move up and down through the fabric rather than side to side motion that was used in the past.

 The other difference was the design of the pedal Singer, a machine powered by a rocking motion of the feet of sewer and not the arm bent.
Singer machine used the same stitch that Elias Howe had patented in 1846. Howe sued Singer for patent infringement and won the case in 1854. The singer had to pay Howe patents from the sale of each machine. Not only does Singer have to pay back, but had to pay Howe 1,15 dollars per unit sold from that point.
The pedal was popular until the electric sewing machine became available in early 1900. Although many seamstresses made the transition to an electric motor, many still used treadles. In fact the pedal sewing machine is still manufactured today use:

    * Religious groups do not use electricity, like the Amish
    * People who live without electricity
    * People who enjoy sewing pedal
How to Sew Antique Pedal Sewing
If you have a pedal that works and you are interested in sewing would find it rather easy. These are simple machines, the design and use. Since the pedal works differently than an electric motor you should plan on giving a few days of practice before you get serious about a project. Getting the rhythm of your feet on the pedals will probably be the hardest part.

   1. Sit up straight in your chair
   2. Place the fabric under the needle and lower the presser foot.
   3. Turn the balance wheel toward you.
   4. Place the ball of your right foot on the upper right corner of the pedal.
   5. Now, place the heel of your left foot on the bottom left corner of the pedal.
   6. Press down on the heel and then alternating finger movements to get moving on the pedal.
   7. Repeat this exercise as you move the needle. Stop when you want to stop.
There is a reverse pedal. To reverse stitch will need to turn the fabric around and go backwards.Where to Find Antique treadles and Spare Parts
Rods and parts are easy to find if you know where to look.Foot Machines
It's easier to find antique pedal sewing than you might think. Local check any of the following:

    * Sewing machine repair
    * Garage Sales
    * Thrift Stores
    * Antique Shops
    * Relatives who may have old family items in storage
You can also find online, although transport can be expensive due to weight. Consider some of the following sources:

    * EBay
    * Tias
    * Ruby Lane
Foot Parts
If your machine needs some maintenance, you may be able to find or order parts at the local sewing repair your. If not, try the following online stores:

    * EBay
    * Sewing machine parts
    * Sew with Sarah
    * Bizland (including old textbooks)
Maintenance and repair your machine pedal
Repair and maintenance of your machines are not all that difficult. Be sure to use sewing machine oil or a general household oil like 3-in-1 to operate smoothly. Remember to change the needle frequently. Here are some more troubleshooting tips.

    * Make sure your needle is correct, if you have skipped stitches.
    * If your fabric is snagging go ahead and change the needle.
    * If the thread jams the machine can not pass properly